Historic Bridges in Nebraska
3,270 bridges built before 1951 in Nebraska still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 3,270 bridges in Nebraska built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| SWAN CREEK SO FK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| ROCK CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| BRAWNERS CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| TRIBUTARY TO BIG INDIAN | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 175 |
| SMITH CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| CUB CREEK TRIB | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| CUB CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| LITTLE SANDY CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| S FK SWAN CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| S FK SWAN CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| S FK SWAN CREEK | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| ELM CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 30 |
| COON CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 95 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 130 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 75 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| YANKEE CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| SAUNDERS CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 60 |
| N FK BIG NEMAHA RIVER | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 25 |
| LOST BRANCH | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 40 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 45 |
| DEER CREEK | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| BADGER BRANCH | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| BADGER BRANCH | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| BADGER BRANCH TRIB | Nebraska | Good | 1935 | 91 | 20 |
| BADGER BRANCH | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 70 |
| LOST BRANCH | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 35 |
| STREAM | Nebraska | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 10 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.